Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Name: Apple Cider Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1-1/2 cups apple cider; juice; 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 24 mini buns, warmed; Additional apple slices, optional

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1-1/2 cups apple cider
juice
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
24 mini buns, warmed
Additional apple slices, optional

Directions

1

Mix first 5 ingredients. Place apples, onion, celery and cider in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with roast. Sprinkle roast with seasoning mixture. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 6-8 hours.
2

Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into cooking juices. Cook, covered, on high until thickened, 10-15 minutes; stir in pork. Serve on buns. If desired, top with apple slices.
3

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.